Program

Associate of Applied Science in Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice

The Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice program emphasizes the importance of serving and assisting adults and families. Course work balances theory and practice in preparing you to effectively help others. Practical experience includes interface with adult community-based residential facilities, prisons, educational settings, multi-county jails, mental health agencies or social services/children’s services agencies. You will observe a variety of Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice environments and apply classroom theory through practical experiences.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice:

• Recognize ethical dilemmas and appropriate resolutions;
• Access and learn the policies and procedures of the specific workplace;
• Demonstrate the ability to use the Ohio Revised Code as a professional resource;
• Demonstrate mastery of the terminology of the profession in speech and in documentation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of treatment interventions through hands-on learning and practical experiences;
• Successfully apply the professional protocol of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation;
• Comply with the laws and acceptable practices of client confidentiality;
• Write reports with clarity, accuracy, and conciseness which will aid other professionals in making informed decisions about clients; and,
• Identify risks to public and safety personnel.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice program begin their careers in corrections or social service agencies as chemical abuse counselors, intake workers, caseworkers, social service case aids, social workers assistants, case managers, crisis intervention workers, mental retardation/developmental disabilities behavior management aids, correctional officers, probation officers, community, governmental and private agency employees.

Occupation Profile